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A PARIS PAIR 



PARIS PAIR 

THEIR DAY’S DOINGS 

BY 

BEATRICE BRADSHAW BROWN 

ILLUSTRATED BY 

BARBARA HAVEN BROWN 



NEW YORK 

E. P. DUTTON & COMPANY 

68i Fifth Avenue 





Copyright, 1923, 

By E. P. DUTTON & COMPANY 
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EIGHT O’CLOCK 


J EANETTE is not a sleepy-head; 

An easy task, to wake her! 

At eight o’clock she springs from bed 
No need to call or shake her. 

Her brother Jean—I grieve to state— 
His patient bonne distresses; 

’Tis often nearer nine than eight 
Before at last he dresses. 


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NINE O’CLOCK 


F or dejemier our children eat 

A bowl of milk and bit of bread; 
Or sometimes, for a special treat, 

A croissant, crisp and fresh, instead. 
Jeanette displays her bringing up. 

For daintily she sips and lingers. 

Her brother drains his brimming cup. 

And then—oh, horror!—licks his fingers! 




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TEN O’CLOCK 


AT ten o’clock the teacher comes 
ZjL Bringing books and dreadful 
Jeanette’s patience never fails, 

But Jean his lesson-time bewails. 
For boys have better things to do 
Than multiplying two by two! 


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ELEVEN O’CLOCK 


T he Luxembourg is a jolly place 

To roll your hoop, and to run a race 
With a gallant yacht, and win, of course. 

Or caper about on a mettled horse! 

And your heart is gay and your cheeks are bright— 
And home you go with an appetite! 


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ELEVEN O’CLOCK 


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TWELVE O’CLOCK 


1 UNCHEON never comes too soon, 
J Eor we are nearly starved at noon! 
Spinach and an omelette, 

Salad, too, and better yet 
Delicious jam with creamy cheese— 

A dish that’s very sure to please! 
Becoming gratitude they feel. 

And thank le bon Dieii for their meal. 


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THIRTEEN O’CLOCK 


L uncheon done, 

^ They nap at one; 

Truth to tell, 

The two rebel. 

Sleep was made for night, they say. 
And never for a sunny day! 


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FOURTEEN O’CLOCK 

W E think it quite a jolly lark 
To go a-riding in the park. 
Jeanette’s mount is safe and sure, 

Upon his back she sits secure. 

But Jean—another matter, quite! 

His steed is proud and full of fight. 
''Oo-la-la!” His bonne cries out— 

“You’ll break your neck without a doubt!” 


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FIFTEEN O’CLOCK 


E very perfect Frenchman’s heart 
Thrills in keen response to Art. 
Great his rapture when he sees a 
Venus or a Mona Lisa; 

And incomplete his education 
Lacking Art Appreciation. 

So our pair must learn to know 
Da Vinci, Titian and Corot. 

Their teacher knows the surest way: 
She takes them to the Louvre each day. 

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SIXTEEN O’CLOCK 


F eet were made to dance on, truly; 

But Jean’s too often are unruly. 
Now a dip and now a slide— 

Watch the graceful Jeanette glide! 
High upon her tippy-toes, 

Light as gentlest breeze that blows. 
Now a slip and now a stumble— 

See her brother trip and tumble 
Elat upon his nose! 


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SEVENTEEN O’CLOCK 


4T five o’clock we take our tea; 
xX Lighted candles on the table. 
Sister dainty as can be, 

And Brother good as he is able. 

But he is generous through and through, 
And gives Minette a bite or two. 


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EIGHTEEN O’CLOCK 


4ETER tea it’s very jolly 
lTL To play with train and Mistress Dolly. 
Over mountains, under tunnels, 

Roaring flames and smoking funnels— 
Hear the engine clank and clatter! 
Drowning Jeanette’s quiet chatter 
As she hugs her dolly tight 
And makes her ready for the night. 


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NINETEEN O’CLOCK 


1 IEE is not alone for fun; 

J There are lessons to be done. 
But oh, how hard to concentrate 
On three from six and five times eight 
When there’s a train upon the floor, 
And bandits lurking by the door! 


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TWENTY O’CLOCK 


A DAY that’s filled with pleasant things 
Hastens by as if on wings. 

It seems you scarce have gotten up 
Before it’s time again to sup, 

And say your prayers, and go to bed, 

And dream of happiness ahead. 


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TWENTY O’CLOCK 


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